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Watch: Sevu Reece and Will Jordan combine to produce two 'sensational' tries in atrocious conditions
The Crusaders have produced a pair of wonderful tries in what has been an otherwise dull Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against the Chiefs in miserable conditions.
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In a match engulfed in handling errors, kicking duels and set pieces, the dynamic outside back duo joined forced to break the uninspiring theme of the game to bring the fixture to life with two expertly-taken tries.
The first of those came at the back end of the first half when a Richie Mo’unga bomb from inside his own half was misfielded by Chiefs fullback Damian McKenzie.
That allowed Reece to take the ball cleanly- a rare occurrence under the drizzly clouds of Christchurch – and set off down the right wing in the most exciting passage of play of the half.
Streaming down into the opposition’s 22, the All Blacks star simply had to draw in the covering Sean Wainui, which set free the supporting Jordan to run in his 11th try for the Crusaders in just his 14th outing.
The take, the offload from Sevu Reece & the gas from Will Jordan. Just wow.
?: @skysportnz #CRUvCHI pic.twitter.com/V0DsqSaUKP
— Super Rugby NZ (@SuperRugbyNZ) June 28, 2020
The two players doubled down on their first half antics early in the second stanza, when Reece caught the Chiefs napping with a quick lineout near halfway while the visitors weren’t paying attention as they were in conversation with the referee.
Warren Gatland’s men were made to pay for their lack of concentration, as Reece’s quick thinking sparked another scintillating attacking move against the run of play, of which was again easily capped off by Jordan.
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? You snooze, you lose.
Will Jordan punishing the @ChiefsRugby in Christchurch at the moment.
?: @skysportnz #CRUvCHI pic.twitter.com/la114fvO1w
— Super Rugby NZ (@SuperRugbyNZ) June 28, 2020
The pair’s exploits have been widely lauded by pundits across Twitter, who mostly agree that their show of skill in difficult conditions and clever style of play have been the difference between the two sides at Orangetheory Stadium.
DMac misses the highball, Reese collects & Jordan in for the try! From nowhere really but will that open the game up? Been low scoring wet game so far 10-3 35mins #CRUvCHI #SuperRugby
— Paul from New Zealand Sport Radio (@DrivingMaul) June 28, 2020
To pull off a try like that in weather like this is just sensational#CRUvCHI #SuperRugbyAotearoa
— ??? ????? ????? (@AndreGeel) June 28, 2020
Just like that.
Make a mistake and the Crusaders will make you look stupid.
Excellent support from Will Jordan. #CRUvCHI #SuperRugbyAotearoa
— Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) June 28, 2020
Seevu is inspired today, man will catch everything #CRUvCHI
— ? (@chappatiSLAYER) June 28, 2020
Try time… Will Jordan! It was all Sevu Reece who set it up though! #CRUvCHI #SuperRugbyAotearoa
— Luka (@labzyl) June 28, 2020
Gotta give credit where it's due, malo Sevu and Will nice try #CRUvCHI
— Moana Leilua???? (@Moanaleilua) June 28, 2020
Sevu Reece has got wheels ?? #SuperRugbyAotearoa #CRUvCHI
— Tomás (@TallTooro_) June 28, 2020
The Sevu Reece-Will Jordan combo ??
2x Reece try assists
2x Jordan tries #SuperRugbyAotearoa #CRUvCHI— Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) June 28, 2020
A try from a quick throw in?? That would have to be a personal favourite try for Will Jordan. It was smart and well executed, a good rugby brain in that young noggin.
Typical Crusaders though, frustratingly good ? #CRUvCHI— p-wol (@P_WOL) June 28, 2020
Ouch! Cruden pays the price for his discussion with the ref, which allows Will Jordan to score yet another try! Lesson learned: Always keep your eye on the ball and your opinions to yourself! ? #CRUvCHI #SuperRugbyAotearoa
— Joly Fox (@JolyFox) June 28, 2020
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Will 'freaking' Jordan!!! Haha love to see it! #CRUvCHI
— mutuota kamau (@Bad_OneLine_Man) June 28, 2020
Niiiice quick thinking and perfect passing from Reece, for Jordan to carve that back line up so easily. Pretty to watch ? try! #rugby #CRUvCHI
— Melissa Davies (@silverdeltaMD) June 28, 2020
The Crusaders went on to secure a 18-13 victory to keep themselves right in contention for the Super Rugby Aotearoa title, with Reece’s and Jordan’s exploits contributing heavily to their unbeaten start to the campaign.
